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Donna Upton Obituary

WHITEHALL Donna J. Upton 51, passed away Friday, Oct. 19, 2007, at Glens Falls Hospital after a brief illness. She was born March 15, 1956, in Glens Falls, the daughter of the late Robert Frye and Shirley Dalaba of Glens Falls. She enjoyed , crocheting, gardening and spending time at home with her family and her dog Herbie. She took pleasure working with people as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She was predeceased by her father, Robert C. Frye, her stepfather, Lynden Dalaba, her brother, D. Bernard Frye and her mother-in–law, Nellie Upton. Survivors include her husband, Thomas Upton of Whitehall; two daughters, Heidi Wilson of California, and Megan Brownell of Comstock; her mother, Shirley Dalaba of Glens Falls; three sisters, Debby Breton and her husband, John, of North Carolina, Doree Bates of Kansas and Davida Klein and her husband, Wilfried, of Queensbury also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. At Donnas request no calling hours are scheduled. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be in the form of donations to the Glens Falls Hospital Foundation, 100 Park St., Glens Falls, NY 12801. Arrangements are under the direction of Regan & Denny Funeral Home, 53 Quaker Road Queensbury.

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Published by Post-Star from Oct. 21 to Oct. 22, 2007.

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Marcie Pfeiffer/Jones

October 23, 2007

I have a long time of good memories my dear friend. I will miss your cheery smile at price chopper. Love, marcie

Farra Foster

October 23, 2007

I'm Very Sorry Your Loss.

Robin & Steve Manney

October 22, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Tami Clark

October 22, 2007

I'm so sorry for your loss. May your memories bring you peace in this most difficult time.

Deborah Lampkins-Richards

October 22, 2007

I,m so sorry to hear about Donna, we had a lot of fun together, Debbie and I. We all grew up together. October was one of our favorite months, because it was Halloween! Hallowen in Jenkinsville was the best..

Raymond andJody DeLong And family

October 21, 2007

Our thoughts are with you.

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